140+ Nature Captions for Instagram (Quotes, Short and Funny)

Mountains, forests, waterfalls, wild beaches and skies full of stars. Some of our favourite travel moments have had nothing to do with cities, from the Canadian Rockies to New Zealand’s South Island and the volcanic lakes of the Azores. Nature photos deserve a caption that does them justice.

Here are over 140 nature captions for Instagram: short ones, famous nature quotes, and captions for forests, waterfalls, lakes, hiking, wildlife, the night sky and more, plus a few funny ones.

Short nature captions

• Into the wild.
• Nature is my therapy.
• Fresh air, clear mind.
• Wild and free.
• Back to nature.
• Let’s get lost.
• Earth’s beauty.
• Natural high.
• Find me outdoors.
• Green therapy.
• Mother Nature, showing off.
• Born to roam.
• Nature knows best.
• Untamed.
• Outside is free.
• Breathe it in.
• No filter needed.
• Earth, wind and wander.
• Lost in nature.
• Getting outside.
• Pure air, pure joy.
• Naturally beautiful.
• The great outdoors.
• Wilderness calling.
• Take a hike.

Famous nature quotes

These are given as they are commonly attributed.

• “In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.” John Muir
• “The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.” John Muir
• “Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.” Ralph Waldo Emerson
• “I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately.” Henry David Thoreau, Walden
• “One touch of nature makes the whole world kin.” William Shakespeare, Troilus and Cressida
• “Come forth into the light of things, let Nature be your teacher.” William Wordsworth
• “Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts.” Rachel Carson
• “Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.” Lao Tzu
• “Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” Albert Einstein
• “If you truly love nature, you will find beauty everywhere.” Vincent van Gogh

Forest and tree captions

• Forest bathing.
• Lost in the woods, found myself.
• Into the forest I go.
• Tall trees, deep roots.
• The forest is my church.
• Woodland wanders.
• Leaves above, earth below.
• Tree hugger and proud.
• Pine-ing for the forest.
• Every tree has a story.
• Forest therapy session.
• The quiet of the woods.
• Moss, ferns and fresh air.
• Green, green, green.
• Where the wild things grow.

Waterfall captions

• Chasing waterfalls.
• Waterfall wonder.
• Let it flow.
• Falls and feels.
• Go with the flow.
• Nature’s power shower.
• Misty and magical.
• Waterfall hunting is my cardio.
• Where the water falls, I follow.
• Wet, wild and wonderful.

Lake and river captions

• Lake days.
• Calm waters, calm mind.
• Mirror lake, perfect reflection.
• Glassy water and big skies.
• Lakeside living.
• River runs through it.
• Paddle and peace.
• Turquoise dreams.
• Lake life is the best life.
• Life is better by the water.

Hiking and outdoor captions

For more trail and summit captions, see our mountain quotes and captions.

• Trail therapy.
• Muddy boots, happy heart.
• Every trail tells a story.
• Hike more, worry less.
• Adventure is out there.
• Outside is my favourite place.
• Exploring off the beaten path.
• Weekend warrior.
• Happy trails.
• Fresh air is free.
• Boots on, phone off.
• Climb, explore, repeat.
• Wandering where the Wi-Fi is weak.
• The best views come after the hardest climbs.
• Nature walks and deep talks.

Wildlife captions

• Wild at heart.
• Spotted in the wild.
• Animal kingdom.
• Locals only.
• Nature’s creatures.
• Bird watching and chill.
• A wild encounter.
• Wildlife wonders.
• Sharing the trail with friends.
• Nature’s best photobombers.

Sky and stars captions

For sunsets, see our 275+ sunset quotes and captions.

• Stargazing tonight.
• Under a sky full of stars.
• Milky Way magic.
• Dark skies, bright stars.
• Cloud watching.
• Big sky country.
• Moonlit nights.
• Golden hour in the wild.
• The sky is the limit.
• Night sky, no light pollution.

Peaceful nature captions

• Peace in the wild.
• Quiet mind, happy heart.
• Slow down and breathe.
• Nature is the best medicine.
• Unplug and recharge.
• Silence speaks here.
• Find your calm.
• The sound of nothing at all.
• Peaceful places.
• Grounded.

Funny nature captions

• I came for the views, stayed for the snacks.
• Nature: the original Instagram filter.
• No signal, no problem.
• Went outside. 10/10, would recommend.
• I’m outdoorsy in that I like drinking on patios.
• Sorry, I’m busy talking to trees.
• Mosquito buffet, now open.
• Nature called, so I answered.
• My idea of a workout: a scenic walk with a picnic.
• Hiking: walking, but with better views and more complaining.
• Leaf me alone, I’m relaxing.
• I’m a tree-mendous nature lover.
• Bugs, mud and blisters. Living my best life.
• Out of office. In the woods.
• I wood if I could.

Nature captions with emojis

• Into the woods 🌲
• Mountain air 🏔️
• Waterfall chaser 💦
• Canoe time 🛶
• Wild flowers 🌼
• Starry night ✨
• Sunrise hike 🌄
• Bird watching 🐦
• Fresh leaves 🍃
• Earth day every day 🌍

Nature hashtags for Instagram

Pick a handful that suit your photo.

#nature #naturelovers #naturephotography #outdoors #getoutside #optoutside #explore #hiking #forest #waterfall #wildlife #earth #landscape #adventure #wanderlust

What is a good short nature caption?

“Into the wild”, “Nature is my therapy” and “Fresh air, clear mind” are three favourites.

What is a famous quote about nature?

John Muir’s “In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks” is one of the most loved, along with Emerson’s “Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience”.

Get outside and enjoy it! Which caption are you using? Let us know in the comments.

Steve and Sabina

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